OBFS supports field stations in three primary ways
Research
OBFS supports field stations in facilitating and enabling innovative field-based research. OBFS helps to seed novel field projects or continue critical data collection. Learn more.
Education
OBFS reduces barriers that limit educator and student access to field stations. Expanding access to these special places broadens participation in science and fosters inspiration, while connecting them directly to landscapes that build understanding and resilience in the face of ecosystem change. Learn more.
Capacity Building
OBFS connects field station leaders for hands-on, peer-to-peer learning to advance research, field-based education, and public service. Learn more.